Julia Kaemmer (retired from FMR board)

Professional experience:

  • Board member, HRK Foundation, 2000-present
  • Owner, L'Etoile du Cafe, Bayport, MN
  • Board member, Science Museum of Minnesota, 2006-2012
  • Steering Committee, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, 2006-2011

Education: BA, Carleton College

Member of FMR Board since: 2013

Favorite Mississippi River location: Under the Franklin Avenue Bridge

Conservation/environment hero: Mary Oliver

Musical interests: all

Hobbies: trying a new outdoor sport every year

Why I serve on the FMR Board: I have admired the work of FMR and revered the FMR staff for years, so I value the opportunity to work with great people with a great mission. I hope to strengthen the FMR support base however I can in the process.

Family: Partner: Olivier Vrambout; 2 children, ages 12 and 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Along the Vermillion River, Hastings
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Sites in Elk River, Hastings or Inver Grove Heights
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove

Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.